World Religions Selected for Study
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Outcomes
RME 0-04a
As I explore stories, images, music and poems, I am becoming familiar with the beliefs of the world religions I am learning about.
RME 0-05a
As I play and learn, I am developing my understanding of what is fair and unfair and the importance of caring for, sharing and cooperating with others.
RME 0-06a
I am becoming aware of the importance of celebrations, festivals and customs in religious people’s lives.
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Outcomes
RME 1-04a
Through exploring stories from world religions, I can describe some of their key beliefs.
RME 1-04b
By exploring some places and investigating artefacts, I am developing my knowledge of the beliefs of world religions and my awareness of their role in Scottish society and the world.
RME 1-04c
I can talk about my own beliefs, or express them in other ways.
RME 1-05a
Having explored stories from world religions, I can show my developing understanding of key values of those faiths and how they might be put into action in people’s lives and communities.
RME 1-05b
I can describe the key features of the values of world religions which are expressed in stories.
RME 1-06a
I am discovering how followers of world religions demonstrate their beliefs through prayer/meditation, worship and special ceremonies. I am developing respect for the practices and traditions of others.
RME 1-06b
I am developing an awareness of the ways in which followers of world religions celebrate different times of year and can relate these to my own life and community.
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Outcomes
RME 2-04a
Through investigating and reflecting upon stories of world religions, I can show my understanding of these stories.
RME 2-04b
Through exploring the lives and teachings of significant figures from world religions, I am increasing my knowledge and understanding of their key beliefs.
RME 2-04c
I can show understanding of the beliefs of world religions and explore the similarities and differences between these and my developing beliefs.
RME 2-05a
Through investigating and reflecting upon the lives and teachings of significant figures from world religions, and drawing upon moral values as expressed in religious scriptures and other stories, I am beginning to understand how these have influenced the morality of world religions.
RME 2-05b
I can share my developing views about values such as fairness and equality and love, caring, sharing and human rights.
RME 2-06a
I am increasing my knowledge and understanding of different forms of worship and artefacts within world religions and can explain their importance for followers of world religions.
RME 2-06b
Through investigating and reflecting upon the ways in which followers of world religions mark major life events and times of year, I can explain key features of such festivals and celebrations.
RME 2-06c
I can describe and reflect upon practices and traditions of world religions.
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Outcomes
RME 3-04a
Having reflected upon sources from world religions, I can explain some key beliefs about deity, the human condition and the natural world, and how these beliefs lead to actions for followers of those religions.
RME 3-04b
Through investigating and reflecting upon how followers of world religions put their beliefs into action, I can reflect upon the consequences of putting my own beliefs into action.
RME 3-04c
I can explain a range of beliefs which followers of world religions hold about ‘ultimate questions’ and participate in debates about these.
RME 3-04d
I can give examples of the contributions of the beliefs of world religions to the development of Scotland, now and in the past.
RME 3-05a
Through investigating and reflecting upon the responses of world religions to issues of morality, I can discuss ways in which to create a more just, equal, compassionate and tolerant society.
RME 3-05b
I can demonstrate my developing understanding of moral values through participating in events and projects which make a positive difference to others.
RME 3-05c
I can describe how the values of world religions contribute to as well as challenge Scottish and other societies.
RME 3-06a
I have researched and reflected upon the major ceremonies and customs of world religions and can explain the significance of these to the followers of these religions.
RME 3-06b
I am developing my understanding of Scotland’s religious diversity as well as the place of religion in society.
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Outcomes
RME 4-04a
Having considered the key beliefs of world religions, I can express reasoned views on these and discuss how putting them into practice might affect individuals and society. I can confidently support my own responses to these issues of belief.
RME 4-04b
I can explain the contributions of the beliefs of world religions to the development of Scotland, now and in the past.
RME 4-05a
Through exploring a range of issues of morality, I can consider the responses of world religions to these issues and relate these to my own developing values.
RME 4-05b
I can apply my developing understanding of morality to consider a range of moral dilemmas in order to find ways which could promote a more just and compassionate society.
RME 4-05c
I can explain how the values of world religions contribute to as well as challenge Scottish and other societies.
RME 4-06a
Through researching a range of traditions, practices and customs of world religions, I can consider the place of these in contemporary life.
RME 4-06b
I am able to reflect upon my own responses to the challenges and opportunities presented by Scotland’s religious and cultural diversity and extend this reflection to the global context.
Early Level
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OutcomesRME 0-04a
As I explore stories, images, music and poems, I am becoming familiar with the beliefs of the world religions I am learning about.
RME 0-05a
As I play and learn, I am developing my understanding of what is fair and unfair and the importance of caring for, sharing and cooperating with others.
RME 0-06a
I am becoming aware of the importance of celebrations, festivals and customs in religious people’s lives.
First Level
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OutcomesRME 1-04a
Through exploring stories from world religions, I can describe some of their key beliefs.
RME 1-04b
By exploring some places and investigating artefacts, I am developing my knowledge of the beliefs of world religions and my awareness of their role in Scottish society and the world.
RME 1-04c
I can talk about my own beliefs, or express them in other ways.
RME 1-05a
Having explored stories from world religions, I can show my developing understanding of key values of those faiths and how they might be put into action in people’s lives and communities.
RME 1-05b
I can describe the key features of the values of world religions which are expressed in stories.
RME 1-06a
I am discovering how followers of world religions demonstrate their beliefs through prayer/meditation, worship and special ceremonies. I am developing respect for the practices and traditions of others.
RME 1-06b
I am developing an awareness of the ways in which followers of world religions celebrate different times of year and can relate these to my own life and community.
Second Level
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OutcomesRME 2-04a
Through investigating and reflecting upon stories of world religions, I can show my understanding of these stories.
RME 2-04b
Through exploring the lives and teachings of significant figures from world religions, I am increasing my knowledge and understanding of their key beliefs.
RME 2-04c
I can show understanding of the beliefs of world religions and explore the similarities and differences between these and my developing beliefs.
RME 2-05a
Through investigating and reflecting upon the lives and teachings of significant figures from world religions, and drawing upon moral values as expressed in religious scriptures and other stories, I am beginning to understand how these have influenced the morality of world religions.
RME 2-05b
I can share my developing views about values such as fairness and equality and love, caring, sharing and human rights.
RME 2-06a
I am increasing my knowledge and understanding of different forms of worship and artefacts within world religions and can explain their importance for followers of world religions.
RME 2-06b
Through investigating and reflecting upon the ways in which followers of world religions mark major life events and times of year, I can explain key features of such festivals and celebrations.
RME 2-06c
I can describe and reflect upon practices and traditions of world religions.
Third Level
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OutcomesRME 3-04a
Having reflected upon sources from world religions, I can explain some key beliefs about deity, the human condition and the natural world, and how these beliefs lead to actions for followers of those religions.
RME 3-04b
Through investigating and reflecting upon how followers of world religions put their beliefs into action, I can reflect upon the consequences of putting my own beliefs into action.
RME 3-04c
I can explain a range of beliefs which followers of world religions hold about ‘ultimate questions’ and participate in debates about these.
RME 3-04d
I can give examples of the contributions of the beliefs of world religions to the development of Scotland, now and in the past.
RME 3-05a
Through investigating and reflecting upon the responses of world religions to issues of morality, I can discuss ways in which to create a more just, equal, compassionate and tolerant society.
RME 3-05b
I can demonstrate my developing understanding of moral values through participating in events and projects which make a positive difference to others.
RME 3-05c
I can describe how the values of world religions contribute to as well as challenge Scottish and other societies.
RME 3-06a
I have researched and reflected upon the major ceremonies and customs of world religions and can explain the significance of these to the followers of these religions.
RME 3-06b
I am developing my understanding of Scotland’s religious diversity as well as the place of religion in society.
Fourth Level
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OutcomesRME 4-04a
Having considered the key beliefs of world religions, I can express reasoned views on these and discuss how putting them into practice might affect individuals and society. I can confidently support my own responses to these issues of belief.
RME 4-04b
I can explain the contributions of the beliefs of world religions to the development of Scotland, now and in the past.
RME 4-05a
Through exploring a range of issues of morality, I can consider the responses of world religions to these issues and relate these to my own developing values.
RME 4-05b
I can apply my developing understanding of morality to consider a range of moral dilemmas in order to find ways which could promote a more just and compassionate society.
RME 4-05c
I can explain how the values of world religions contribute to as well as challenge Scottish and other societies.
RME 4-06a
Through researching a range of traditions, practices and customs of world religions, I can consider the place of these in contemporary life.
RME 4-06b
I am able to reflect upon my own responses to the challenges and opportunities presented by Scotland’s religious and cultural diversity and extend this reflection to the global context.